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Indian Telcos Block 4.5 Million Spoof International Calls Daily

Telecom Talk

million spoofed international calls, enhanced mobile security by disarming fraudulent connections, and blacklisted thousands of fake SIM agents. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has blocked 4.5

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Airtel upgrades anti-spam tool to screen international calls and texts

Developing Telecoms

Indian telco Bharti Airtel announced on Monday it has upgraded its AI-powered spam detection tool to include alerts for spam calls and text messages originating from international numbers as well as domestic ones.

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MVNO Lebara sold to Waterland Private Equity 

Total Telecom

Lebara is known for its focus on affordable, no-frills services tailored to the needs of international communities, providing cost-effective options for international calls. In the UK, it uses Vodafone’s national network to provide its 4G and 5G services. The deal is subject to standard regulatory approval.

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Top Telecom Fraud Trends in 2025: Evolving Threats & Solutions

Subex Blog

With financial losses mounting and reputations at stake, understanding the latest trends in telecom fraud is imperative for operators, regulators, and customers alike. AI-Powered Scams and Generative AI Exploits The emergence of Generative AI, such as GPT models, has introduced a new wave of telecom fraud.

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Telcos Block Over 20 International Carriers Handing Spoofed Calls

Telecom Talk

Indian International Telecom Service providers (TSPs), such as Airtel, BSNL, RJIL etc have blocked more than 20 international carriers/aggregators that

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The Impact of Incremental Billing in Wholesale Telecoms

Iconxsolutions

In the dynamic world of wholesale telecoms, incremental billing has emerged as a powerful tool to boost revenues. This trend is particularly notable in regions with minimal regulatory pressure on calls originating from abroad, making incremental billing a straightforward and effective strategy for enhancing wholesale revenue.

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How Do Wholesale Carriers Fit In the Global Traffic Picture?

Telegeography

Broadly speaking, telecom service providers have two ways of connecting traffic to a destination telco. They can either connect directly with the destination carrier or route traffic to a wholesale carrier that connects to a destination telco. Lets take a moment to dive in a bit and see what's going on.